Ehrlich added that the artists will likely choose which songs they will perform during the evening, with John's longtime band serving as backing musicians.

“We try to balance [the show] out and make sure it’s representative of eras and tempo, but I’ve always believed that artists know themselves best and we should respect that,” he said.

Over John's decades-long career, the singer has earned five Grammys and released 35 gold and 25 platinum albums.

"Sir Elton John is an international music legend who has captivated audiences across generations for more than five decades," Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the Recording Academy, said in a statement. "His creativity, dynamic presence, and melodic virtuosity have positioned him as a cultural icon, and the Recording Academy is pleased to honor his immeasurable contributions to the music community."